When: Saturday, August 15th. Arrive:8am. Race: 9am… After party directly when races are complete (plenty of details coming) Where: Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park. Galloway, OH Registration Page: http://www.racepenguin.com/event/darbycreektrailrun/ Race Background/Information: This is the 4th annual Darby Creek Trail Run hosted by FLIP! The course will be a 5k and 10k trail run through the picturesque but challenging terrain of Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park. The 5k is relatively flat and can be enjoyed by runners and walkers of all skill levels. The 10k is a true challenge ending in a stair climb that has become infamous among the Columbus trail running community. In keeping with FLIP’s goal to encourage a cancer preventative lifestyle, FLIP encourages every level of fitness to come out and enjoy…
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Biking Across Kansas
FLIP Enthusiast, David Waite is preparing to bike across Kansas and is using his ride to inspire friends and family, honor his grandpa and to support FLIP!
Enthusiast of the Year
We asked for nominations for Enthusiast of the Year and my sister nominated her husband Jeff Dunn. Removing the obvious bias, Jeff’s story jumped out to us as one that really captures what FLIP is all about – and one that everyday people, like him, would connect with.
Make the FLIP – it starts with FIGHT!
We are mapping the various areas of our lives to dive deeper into the “How” of prevention. We are kicking the road map off in March where all journeys begin: the mind! We want to begin by reinforcing the importance of a mindset shift, or as we call it, making the FLIP.
The Story of Stuff
The Story of Stuff does an incredible job of calling to the public attention several crises we are facing… why we should care… and what we can do about them. Their videos cut right to the chase and break down critical issues in an interesting way and always follow up with ACTION!
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Join the Movement! Become a FLIP Enthusiast
It’s free! We are growing a movement of cancer prevention enthusiasts. We are devoting a lot of time and energy to make this program as beneficial as possible for you… and the cost to you, $0!
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Check out “http://ebrandaid.com/”, eBrandAid’s site, for a great list of smart products to buy.
9 practical tips for smart consumers (take action!)
In addition to the personal decisions you make that impact your cancer risk (not smoking, eating right, staying active, early detection)… it’s important to protect yourself against environmental threats as well! “According to a new report from the President’s Cancer Panel, environmental toxins also play a significant and under-recognized role in cancer, causing “grievous harm” to untold numbers of people.” – The Environmental Working Group The Environmental Working group recommends these 9 tips to help consumers protect against environmental threats (read the complete story at ewg.org) 1) Filter your water 2) Seal outdoor wooden decks and play sets 3) Cut down on stain- and grease-proofing chemicals. 4) Cut down on fatty meat and high-fat dairy product 5) Stay safe in the sun 6) Eat EWG’s Clean 15 7) Cut your exposures…
Top Five to Avoid
Find out what five foods to avoid to protect your health.